Summary
of Ph.D. Degree Requirements |
It
is the student's responsibility to ensure that all
requirements have been met in a timely manner. Please
read carefully the section of this manual titled
Academic
Policies. |
Requirement |
Person Responsible |
Suggested
Completion Date |
| Assign
a faculty member to serve as faculty advisor |
Program Chair |
Early in first semester |
| Complete
doctoral candidacy examination |
Ph.D.
Candidacy Examination Committee to
conduct the examination.
Student to schedule the
examination |
To
be scheduled after a minimum of 12 course
credits beyond the
baccalaureate degree, but no
later than two enrolled
semesters after earning 24
course credits beyond the
baccalaureate degree. |
| Prepare
thesis research area. (Thesis advisor and
chairman) |
Student |
Beginning
of first semester after completing candidacy
examination. |
| Recommend
faculty members to serve on
doctoral committee |
Thesis
Chairman. Chairman or student to see Graduate
Records Secretary to
complete appointment
paperwork. |
Beginning
of first semester after completing candidacy
examination. |
| Complete
written and oral comprehensive examinations |
Student
to schedule exams through Student Records
Secretary |
Upon
substantial completion of course work. |
| Activate
your Intent to Graduate on e-Lion at https://elion.oas.psu.edu/ |
Student |
Prior
to the Graduate School's deadline date* |
| Pay
thesis fee (at the Registrar's Office, 112
Shields) |
Student |
Beginning
of semester in which degree is expected. |
| Submit
draft copy of to faculty advisor. |
Student |
Early in last semester |
| Distribute
draft copies of thesis to each committee
member and Program Chair. |
Student |
After
the thesis has been approved by faculty advisor. |
